Executive Director, Animal Welfare & Community Partnerships

HumanePro; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Potter League for Animals, based in Middletown, RI, seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead our humane organization into its centennial. You will oversee staff, budgets, and programs while advancing partnerships and community impact.

Ten+ years in senior leadership, strong financial stewardship and proven fundraising success are essential. A graduate degree and CAWA credential are a plus, with durable collaboration across boards and municipal partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in humane society or animal control operations.
• Strong financial management and fundraising experience, including major gifts.
• Capital campaign experience is a plus.
• Ability to build partnerships and work with a nonprofit board.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization into its centennial with a new strategic plan and refined systems.
• Strengthen partnerships across Newport County and with key stakeholders.
• Oversee shelter operations, managed intake, transport partnerships and municipal contracts.
• Drive fundraising initiatives including major gifts and capital campaigns.

Skills

Senior leadership

Financial management

Fundraising

Capital campaign experience

Board relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

CAWA credential

Job description

The Potter League for Animals, based in Middletown, RI, seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead our humane organization into its centennial. You will oversee staff, budgets, and programs while advancing partnerships and community impact.

Ten+ years in senior leadership, strong financial stewardship and proven fundraising success are essential. A graduate degree and CAWA credential are a plus, with durable collaboration across boards and municipal partners.